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Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

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Matthew Coller is joined by reporters, players, analysts and much more to break down everything Minnesota Vikings football. From discussing whether JJ McCarthy will take the Vikings to the next level to breaking down offensive line combinations to analyzing the NFC North, this podcast is for people who live and breathe football.

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United States

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Matthew Coller is joined by reporters, players, analysts and much more to break down everything Minnesota Vikings football. From discussing whether JJ McCarthy will take the Vikings to the next level to breaking down offensive line combinations to analyzing the NFC North, this podcast is for people who live and breathe football.

Language:

English


Episodes
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MINNESOTA VIKINGS DAY 3 DRAFT RECAP (Part 1)

4/25/2026
Matthew Coller breaks down the Minnesota Vikings' Day 3 NFL Draft selections, including a fullback, cornerback, running back and center. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:00:10

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS DAY 3 DRAFT RECAP (Part 2)

4/25/2026
Matthew Coller breaks down the Minnesota Vikings' Day 3 NFL Draft selections, including a fullback, cornerback, running back and center. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:06:30

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LIVE DRAFT COVERAGE: Reacting to Vikings' Day 2 moves

4/25/2026
Matthew Coller reacts to the Vikings taking Northwestern tackle Caleb Tiernan and Miami safety Jakobe Thomas with the team's final two picks of Day 2. Jonathan Harrison jumps in to discuss the experts and fans' reactions to the Vikings' Day 2 moves. Coller wraps up the show getting listener's reactions to everything that happened on Friday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:49:37

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LIVE DRAFT COVERAGE: Will Ragatz on Vikings' needs; Reacting to Golday pick, Greenard Trade

4/25/2026
To kickoff our coverage for Day 2 of the draft, Matthew Coller is joined by Vikings on SI's Will Ragatz to discuss Minnesota's needs after taking Caleb Banks with the No. 18 overall pick on Wednesday. Coller and Ragatz also discuss the best available players for Minnesota to take during Day 2. After our chat with Will, we skip ahead an hour to the Vikings' second round pick and react to the Jake Golday pick, which is quickly followed by the blockbuster trade of Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:06:28

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS DRAFT COVERAGE, DAY 2

4/25/2026
Matthew Coller is live breaking down the NFL Draft pick by pick and then giving a deep dive into the Minnesota Vikings' selections. We will have a check in from TCO Performance Center and Jonathan Harrison standing by to cover the draft buzz. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:04:53:57

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LIVE DRAFT COVERAGE: Reacting to first round; Picks 1-7

4/24/2026
Matthew Coller is live breaking down the NFL Draft pick by pick and then giving a deep dive into the Minnesota Vikings' selections. We will have a check in from TCO Performance Center and Jonathan Harrison standing by to cover the draft buzz. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:59:22

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LIVE DRAFT COVERAGE: Reacting to first round; Picks 8-17

4/24/2026
Matthew Coller is live breaking down the NFL Draft pick by pick and then giving a deep dive into the Minnesota Vikings' selections. We will have a check in from TCO Performance Center and Jonathan Harrison standing by to cover the draft buzz. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:02:29

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LIVE DRAFT COVERAGE: Vikings select Caleb Banks at No. 18; Picks 18-29

4/24/2026
Matthew Coller is live breaking down the NFL Draft pick by pick and then giving a deep dive into the Minnesota Vikings' selections. We will have a check in from TCO Performance Center and Jonathan Harrison standing by to cover the draft buzz. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:07:13

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LIVE DRAFT COVERAGE: Further Banks selection reaction; Picks 30-32

4/24/2026
Matthew Coller is live breaking down the NFL Draft pick by pick and then giving a deep dive into the Minnesota Vikings' selections. We will have a check in from TCO Performance Center and Jonathan Harrison standing by to cover the draft buzz. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:54:43

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Final Vikings draft takes and predictions before the NFL Draft (Part 1)

4/23/2026
Matthew Coller talks with Minnesota Vikings fans about their final takes before the NFL Draft begins. Fans share their predictions and opinions and Matthew reacts. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:15:44

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Final Vikings draft takes and predictions before the NFL Draft (Part 2)

4/23/2026
Matthew Coller talks with Minnesota Vikings fans about their final takes before the NFL Draft begins. Fans share their predictions and opinions and Matthew reacts. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:13:09

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Chris Trapasso gives his STRONG final NFL Draft takes

4/22/2026
Matthew Coller and Chris Trapasso of DraftGradebook.com give their 5 strongest NFL Draft takes and they debate whether the Vikings will draft Dillon Thieneman. Then they do a mock draft of the first 17 picks and look at the many Minnesota Vikings draft options. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:07:58

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Former Viking CJ Ham deep dives into his career

4/21/2026
Matthew Coller is joined by former Minnesota Vikings fullback CJ Ham. He talks in depth about the fullback role, his favorite moments as a Viking, what makes Kevin O'Connell exceptional with his culture, and his favorite underrated Viking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:36:49

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Breaking down the Vikings' pre-draft press conferences (Part 1)

4/21/2026
Matthew Coller is joined by Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press to break down what Justin Jefferson had to say about working with JJ McCarthy, Kevin O'Connell talking Jonathan Greenard and Rob Brzezinski analyzing his draft strategy. Did we get any hints about how the QB situation will play out and who the Vikings will pick on Thursday? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:18:05

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Breaking down the Vikings' pre-draft press conferences (Part 2)

4/21/2026
Matthew Coller is joined by Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press to break down what Justin Jefferson had to say about working with JJ McCarthy, Kevin O'Connell talking Jonathan Greenard and Rob Brzezinski analyzing his draft strategy. Did we get any hints about how the QB situation will play out and who the Vikings will pick on Thursday? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:15:46

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Arif Hasan breaks down his NFL Draft consensus board

4/20/2026
Arif Hasan of WideLeft.football joins Matthew Coller to talk about how his consensus board applies to the Minnesota Vikings draft plans. Is Dillon Thieneman worth it for the Vikings? Is the defensive tackle class as bad as it looks? What do we do with the receivers and tackles not exactly applying to the Vikings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:53:58

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Dexter Lawrence traded! What does it mean for the Vikings?!

4/19/2026
Matthew Coller analyzes the Cincinnati Bengals trading for Giants star Dexter Lawrence. Did they overpay? Should the Vikings have gotten in on the deal or was it too much for them? What's the silver lining for the Vikings? Also looking at a market-based top 16 draft picks and what it would mean for the Vikings. And several fan questions including whether the Vikings will draft a center. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:44:12

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How will the NFC North draft?

4/17/2026
Matthew Coller talks with Marcus Whitman from That Franchise Guy about the draft strategy for the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions and then discusses the state of each team in a bigger perspective with Grant Bilse of The Zone in Madison, Wisconsin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:14:47

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5 Vikings draft ideas that move the needle

4/17/2026
Matthew Coller presents five realistic NFL Draft ideas to Manny Hill and asks him how much idea moves the needle. Play it safe with Oregon's Dillon Thieneman? Make a big trade for Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence? Pick a wide receiver early? Swing big for the future? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:10:08

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How will teams before the Vikings approach the draft?

4/16/2026
Bob Sturm of The Ticket in Dallas joins Matthew Coller to talk about how the Dallas Cowboys and other teams that pick right before the Minnesota Vikings are expected to handle the draft and how that may impact the Vikings? Could the Cowboys steal Dillon Thieneman? And what have we learned about draft theory that applies here? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:56:41